RFC 4197 · INFORMATIONAL · 2005

Requirements for Edge-to-Edge Emulation of Time Division Multiplexed Circuits over Packet Switching Networks

Overview

RFC 4197, “Requirements for Edge-to-Edge Emulation of Time Division Multiplexed Circuits over Packet Switching Networks”, is an Informational document published in October 2005 by M. Riegel. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document defines the specific requirements for edge-to-edge emulation of circuits carrying Time Division Multiplexed (TDM) digital signals of the Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy as well as the Synchronous Optical NETwork/Synchronous Digital Hierarchy over packet-switched networks. It is aligned to the common architecture for Pseudo Wire Emulation Edge-to-Edge (PWE3). It makes references to the generic requirements for PWE3 where applicable and complements them by defining requirements originating from specifics of TDM circuits. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

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Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.

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